tomgirl
Girl acting boyish
A tomgirl is a boy who exhibits traits or interests traditionally associated with girls—playing with dolls, preferring feminine clothing, or gravitating toward activities coded as girly.
The term mirrors tomboy but applies to males: He was a tomgirl who loved tea parties and dress-up.
Less common than tomboy and sometimes used in anime and manga contexts to describe feminine-presenting male characters.
Skirted one-piece garment
- makeupProducts for beautifying faces
- skirtsLower-body garments for women
- heelsRaised shoe bottoms
- jewelryOrnamental personal accessories
lipstick · ribbons · bows · pink · floral · lace · softness · elegance
Resembling a young lad
- athleticPhysically strong and active
- roughUneven in surface
- toughDurable and strong
- tomboyishUnfeminine in manner
sporty · rugged · adventurous · competitive · outdoorsy · scrappy · rowdy · daring
Authority defier
- maverickIndependent-minded rule-breaker
- unconventionalDeparting from standard practice
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
- pioneerEarly explorer or settler
independent · defiant · boundary-pushing · unapologetic · bold · outspoken · confident · empowered
Conveying one's inner world
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- individualityUnique personal character
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
- self-acceptanceApproval of oneself
unconventional · self-definition · childhood · coming-of-age · questioning · exploration · fluidity · complexity
dress
Skirted one-piece garment
jewelry · lipstick · ribbons · bows · pink · floral · lace · softness · elegance · gracefulness
boyish
Resembling a young lad
tomboyish · sporty · rugged · adventurous · competitive · outdoorsy · scrappy · rowdy · daring · physical
rebel
Authority defier
- maverickIndependent-minded rule-breaker
- unconventionalDeparting from standard practice
- trailblazerFirst to forge ahead
pioneer · independent · defiant · boundary-pushing · unapologetic · bold · outspoken · confident · empowered · liberated
self-expression
Conveying one's inner world
- authenticityQuality of being genuine
- individualityUnique personal character
- self-discoveryLearning one's true character
self-acceptance · unconventional · self-definition · childhood · coming-of-age · questioning · exploration · fluidity · complexity · multifaceted
tomgirltomboy
Girl favoring rough play
alpha male · jock · tough guy · hypermasculine · butch
tomgirlmacho
Overly masculine manner
bruiser · alpha · lad · red-blooded male
girl, girls, girlish, girly, girlhood, tomboy, Tom, girlishness, tomboys